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Please follow these instructions carefully to ensure your chicken is juicy and your noodles are cooked to the perfect texture.
Start by preparing your chicken breasts on a clean cutting board. You want to cut the chicken into small bite sized pieces that are roughly the same size so that they all cook at the same rate. This ensures that no piece is overcooked or dry while others are still raw in the middle. Once the chicken is cut, place it in a bowl and sprinkle it with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands or a spoon to toss the chicken so every piece is coated in the spices.
Place a large skillet or pan on your stove and turn the heat to medium high. Add the olive oil and one tablespoon of the butter to the pan. Wait for the butter to melt and start to bubble slightly. Carefully add the seasoned chicken pieces to the hot pan. Spread them out so they are not crowded together. Let the chicken cook for about five or six minutes, turning the pieces occasionally until they are golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pan and set it aside on a clean plate.
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In the same pan you just used, do not wash it out because those brown bits at the bottom have tons of flavor. Pour in the two cups of chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan. This process is called deglazing and it brings all that yummy chicken flavor into the liquid. Bring the broth to a gentle boil.
Once the broth is boiling, add the three cups of egg noodles directly into the liquid. Stir them around so they are mostly covered by the broth. Turn the heat down to medium and put a lid on the pan. Let the noodles simmer for about seven to nine minutes. You should check them every few minutes and give them a quick stir to make sure they are not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
When the noodles are soft and have soaked up most of the broth, it is time to add the remaining three tablespoons of butter. Stir the butter into the noodles until it is completely melted and forms a creamy sauce. Now, add the cooked chicken back into the pan along with any juices that collected on the plate.
Sprinkle the dried parsley and the grated parmesan cheese over the top of the mixture. Pour in the fresh lemon juice to add a bright pop of flavor that cuts through the richness of the butter. Stir everything together one last time until the cheese is melted and the chicken is warmed through again. Serve the meal immediately while it is hot and steaming.
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